JOB TITLE
Portfolio Analyst / Enhanced Cash Team
HOW TO APPLY
Please send resume to: Careers@Payden.com
Reference: PAECTLA0125-KGR
Subject: (Your Name, Position Title, and Reference)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Payden & Rygel is one of the largest independently owned global investment management firms. We offer a full array of investment strategies and products, including fixed income, equity, and balanced portfolios as well as open-end mutual funds and offshore funds, to a varied client base around the world. While we have grown and expanded considerably since our inception in 1983, we remain committed to our mission of providing customized investment management solutions that focus on each client's specific needs and objectives.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Portfolio analysts contribute across all facets of the Enhanced Cash strategy. The analyst role works closely with the lead portfolio strategist on idea generation across the strategy including views on duration and asset allocation. The analyst role also contributes to the team’s external strategy marketing as well as internal communication of the team’s strategy and views. An ideal candidate has strong communication skills, excellent work ethic, and a deep-rooted interest in fixed income markets, specifically in ultra-short and low duration bond strategies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor the Enhanced Cash team’s Funds, UCITS, and SMA’s durations, asset allocation, and returns.
- Support the lead investment strategist for the Enhanced Cash and Low Duration team.
- Identify market opportunities and trade ideas across U.S. Treasuries and agencies, investment grade corporates, asset-backed securities (ABS), and mortgage-backed securities (MBS).
- Help on day-to-day oversight across portfolio construction, risk management, and thematic implementation consistent with firm and team views.
- Create and update market commentary, marketing content, client decks, and pitch books.
- Analyze performance attribution and risk metrics.
- Run lead on monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc requests regarding the Enhanced Cash and Low Duration team.
- Communicate the team’s strategy on duration positioning and asset allocation decisions internally to client managers, with the opportunity to meet with clients and prospects in the future.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of investment management experience, preferably within fixed income.
- Strong interest in fixed income markets and portfolio management.
- Attention to detail is vital to the role.
- Fast learner and strong work ethic.
- Experience with Bloomberg. Familiarity with Aladdin Risk, Tableau, and SQL is a plus.
- Experience in fixed income trading is a plus.
- Ability to handle work under pressure and adapt to fast-moving environment.
- Strong communication skills. Client-facing experience is a bonus.
- Eager to learn, contribute, and be part of a team.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor's degree
- CFA or demonstrated progress toward obtaining credential is required
We offer competitive compensation comprised of salary, discretionary bonus, and 401k/profit-sharing based on level of experience and skills brought to bear as well as full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Our employees work together in our downtown Los Angeles office, benefiting from our collaborative, team-oriented culture that has been the foundation of our success. We have always been a firm that has awarded flexibility to our employees.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Payden & Rygel is an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. Payden does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at careers@payden or 213-625-1900.
